A dedication to diligence and hard work goes a long way toward a successful career. For Jeff Towns, that dedication has led to nearly four decades at Covia’s Blue Mountain plant in Ontario, Canada.
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced nearly $1.8 million in grants to restore, improve and conserve sagebrush, mesic wet meadow and big game migratory corridor habitats in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming.
Wells Fargo today announced a $6 million philanthropic investment in Charlotte, North Carolina, reinforcing the company’s long‑standing commitment to the city.
Surpassing our original $88 billion commitment with $119.3 billion in capital investments, loans and philanthropic support, PNC expanded homeownership, small business growth and community revitalization initiatives in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities nationwide.
For years, Taco Bell’s iconic hot sauce packets have been part of fans’ biggest and boldest moments, from elevating everyday meals to inspiring fashion statements and even unforgettable marriage proposals.
According to a recent survey of US adults, more than a third of respondents experience “aisle anxiety” when grocery shopping. And 39% feel “overwhelmed” by all the options. The survey also found that the average shopper spends four minutes deliberating over each item.
Through Cisco Networking Academy, millions of learners each year gain the skills and credentials they need to lead, create, and thrive in the tech industry. Here, we’re showcasing a few of Cisco Networking Academy’s inspiring women and their unique career journeys.
Life is full of unexpected moments, and unique choices and conventional milestones, like getting married or starting a new job, can be bypassed or reached at different times by different people.
When Priya first enrolled in a vocational training program at her local Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in northern India’s Haryana state, the prospect of a career in technology felt like a future that belonged to someone else.
Over the past decade, nothing has reshaped the global economy more than digitalization. Nearly 80% of adults worldwide now have a bank or mobile money account, and 84% of adults in low‑ and middle‑income countries have a mobile phone.
With a series of investments in innovative new education models, the philanthropic arm of SunTrust Bank believes that change is not only necessary to help fill today’s skill-based jobs.
In the world of rare diseases, where so many conditions remain undiagnosed and untreated, we take seriously the opportunity to really listen to and learn from patients and caregivers and their healthcare providers. At Alexion, innovation includes really focusing our collective efforts to strive toward understanding patients’ needs, including meaningful therapies and beyond. We are focused on innovating in all we do to improve the day-to-day experience of people living with a rare disease.
It’s natural to talk about how we’re all doing more: innovating more, making more investments, having more to say in areas of expertise. While at the Aspen Ideas Festival earlier this summer, I was asked to share where General Mills is doing less.
Merck is proud to be named as one of Fast Company's 50 Best Workplaces for Innovators. Fast Company recently honored the company on its inaugural list recognizing businesses and organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment...
Turkish hospitality company BigChefs, which endeavours to source its food and other products locally in Turkey, has joined Business Call to Action with a commitment to increase the number of its low income women agricultural producers to 80, and provide them with mentorship on issues like logistics, packaging and alike by 2021.
Released to mark Earth Day, a global environmental movement celebrated on 22 April every year, the recent publications add to the IOC’s series of sustainability guides addressed to OCOGs and the Olympic Movement.
Water Well Trusts reached out to partners and experts in the area including Gould’s Water Technology, Austin Pump and Scwhope and Sons, to operate and install equipment donated by Xylem and drill a 500-foot well for the Salazar family.
While we may not be a household name, Alliance Data engages with millions of consumers across the globe every day through our notable list of FORTUNE 1000 clients.
We have a problem with excessive consumption. Our species has become prodigal, and we are spending not just our inheritance, but that of countless generations yet to come.
Recently the Ray C. Anderson Foundation updated and republished Ray’s first book because bringing his story to the present day could inspire a new generation of business leaders. Also the book looks at how far Interface has come since 1998 and why the company became more successful with its commitment to sustainability.
Whirlpool Corp. is recognized among the top companies engaging in effective practices of diversity and inclusion on the 2019 Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index; one of only 15 organizations named as a Leading Inclusion Index Company out of 148 participating organizations.
How can businesses navigate the broader changes taking place in the world of work in a way that accelerates women’s workplace participation? BSR sets out to answer this question in its latest report.
For Fast Company‘s inaugural Best Workplaces for Innovators list, we set out to find companies that empower all employee—not just top executives, scientists, or coders—to create new products, improve operations, and take risks.
Compressed natural gas (CNG) technology is at the heart of CNH Industrial’s (NYSE:CNHI / MI:CNHI) commitment to bringing proven, and ready-to use alternative population technologies to market.
When Scotiabank was looking to find new ways to close the gender gap, it turned to what it had been deploying in nearly every other facet of its business: technology.
There’s no doubt critical young minds will help create the innovations of tomorrow. And with programs like WiSci, the Intel Foundation is committed to increasing access to technology for girls, particularly in underserved and diverse communities.
Following the announcement of Black & Veatch’s global Power business restructuring in July, the company today announced the completion of its global Power leadership team.
Advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is a critical focus for Lockheed Martin. Our future success – and our nation’s technological advantage – depend on a constant supply of highly trained, highly capable technical talent. Our success also depends on our commitment to operating with integrity and to the highest ethical standards.
AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
